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14 ancient heritage sites ruined by vandals

Isil also attacked the 2,000 year-old ruins of the great Arab city of Hatra, in Iraq. “The mix of gods at Hatra and the artistic beauty of their depiction reveal the cultural richness and sophisticated tolerance of the civilisation of the region 2,000 years ago – in stark contrast with the barbarous actions of Isil,” said historian Dan Cruickshank.

A report released by the Iraqi Kurdistan regional government lists some 100 sacred buildings damaged or wiped off the map during Isil’s two-year reign.